N-400 April 2016 Filers

[ameraslam99 5]

Congrats things are finally moving

[guyrock 0]

Does anyone know how much time USCIS take after interview till oath? My interview is on 27th Sep. FP was 05/18.

[manepali 5]

Hello Guyrock,

Not a answer to your question but it looks like your field office is Dallas and just wanted to know if your receipt number starts with NBC or IOE. I am wondering if Dallas field office is equipped with ELIS system yet.

Thank you

[Gypsy Girl 0]

Hello Guyrock,

Did you do a name change? If you did, you need a judicial naturalization ceremony. If not you can be scheduled for the first available naturalization ceremony (administrative or judicial). I sent my N-400 April 15th did my interview 08/11 and did the administrative ceremony the 08/30. I also had a long wait for my interview. Also, consider your local office time frame... Be patient, your journey is almost over!

Lots of Luck!

[shefe 6]

I am getting worried my wife too my fingerprint since June 9th 2016 and no more update since then when i check her IOE, i get the following

I used https://www.uscis.gov/ to check the IOE number and it is still saying Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled

On May 20, 2016, we scheduled you for a biometrics appointment and mailed you an appointment notice and fingered was done June 9th 2016

We file via Vermont center

[sparclight 9]

In Dallas, they are doing it few times a month...if you are lucky enough you may get in just a few days following your interview.

Does anyone know how much time USCIS take after interview till oath? My interview is on 27th Sep. FP was 05/18.

[IslandLady 7]

OK listen up folks: I did my interview this morning! Here's how it went:

• Got to the center (Oakland Park, FL) at 10:00 am. My appointment was for 10:30
• Gave my interview letter & picture ID to the lady at the front desk of the waiting area. After a few minutes she returned my letter & ID and directed me on where to sit and listen for my name.
• At about 10:45 - I think - I'm so bad with remembering time - a gentleman came out and called my name.
• I followed him to his office. He informed me that I was the first person who would be processed with their new electronic system. !!!!! Then he gave me a quick overview of what to expect, then the process began.

The Interview (I'm being a bit dramatic, I know, but I'm hoping to help anyone else who needs to see details of what happened).

• I raised my right hand and swore to be truthful.
• Then the officer gentleman (he was both) reviewed my application with a Fine. Toothed. Comb. I think that's because this was a brand new system and he was checking off my hardcopy application in front of him and comparing it with what's in the system. I pretty much just had to nod and affirm as he went through my application. He didn't really ask me any questions during this phase.

​BY THE WAY: My entire file was in front of him. All the information they've compiled from the beginning of my immigration journey to this point was in a manila folder. I even caught a glimpse of the birth certificate I submitted during the I-130 filing. OK, moving on.

• He verified the number of marriages (me 2, my hubby 3) and asked if this was it. Yes, I told him. This has to be it.
• He also verified my travel. I have a lot of short trips reported in my application. The total time away from the country is under the limit and the trips are short, but I still explained to him that up until early last year I was a professional singer working with a touring artist. We chatted about that a bit then he continued.
• Somewhere during the process a lady came into the office and explained to me that she would be observing. Turned out she really was going to help the officer with the new computer system. I'm so glad she did! She pointed out errors and helped him navigate the system.
• Then the gentleman told me it was time for the civics/history test. Even the questions were generated by the new computer system. He told me he'd ask me 10 questions but he ended up stopping at 6:

1. What's the name of the national anthem?
2. Why are there 13 stripes in the flag?
3. At what age can a US citizen vote?
4. What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
5. What ocean is on the west coast of the US?
6. ... Sorry. I can't remember the 6th question he asked.

• Then came the reading/writing test. I had to read aloud "How many senators..." blah blah blah. Then I had to write the answer as he dictated it to me: "There are one hundred senators" etc.

After this he spent a significant amount of time with the observer lady as they went through the electronic form making sure everything had been done correctly, all forms/tests etc. scanned, and so on. Then he said I have to prove to him that my marriage is legit because I filed under the 3-year rule. I responded to that apparently to the satisfaction of both the observer and the officer.

Then he finalized the electronic entries. He also had to send information to a tablet for me to verify and sign. When all that was done he printed off the sheet that indicates I've been approved for citizenship and that I'm to wait for the final approval and oath date.

So that was my morning. I left at about 11:30. Praying for a really quick oath date! I was really hoping they would have given me instant complete approval and sworn me in like tomorrow but... I'm still happy for that approval sheet

[IslandLady 7]

By the way:

• What I carried: tax transcripts, divorce & marriage certificates, bank statements, hubby's naturalization certificate, insurance information to show beneficiary status, and of course: passports, green card, driver's license.

• What he asked to see: green card, driver's license

OK listen up folks: I did my interview this morning! Here's how it went:

• Got to the center (Oakland Park, FL) at 10:00 am. My appointment was for 10:30
• Gave my interview letter & picture ID to the lady at the front desk of the waiting area. After a few minutes she returned my letter & ID and directed me on where to sit and listen for my name.
• At about 10:45 - I think - I'm so bad with remembering time - a gentleman came out and called my name.
• I followed him to his office. He informed me that I was the first person who would be processed with their new electronic system. !!!!! Then he gave me a quick overview of what to expect, then the process began.

The Interview (I'm being a bit dramatic, I know, but I'm hoping to help anyone else who needs to see details of what happened).

• I raised my right hand and swore to be truthful.
• Then the officer gentleman (he was both) reviewed my application with a Fine. Toothed. Comb. I think that's because this was a brand new system and he was checking off my hardcopy application in front of him and comparing it with what's in the system. I pretty much just had to nod and affirm as he went through my application. He didn't really ask me any questions during this phase.

​BY THE WAY: My entire file was in front of him. All the information they've compiled from the beginning of my immigration journey to this point was in a manila folder. I even caught a glimpse of the birth certificate I submitted during the I-130 filing. OK, moving on.

• He verified the number of marriages (me 2, my hubby 3) and asked if this was it. Yes, I told him. This has to be it.
• He also verified my travel. I have a lot of short trips reported in my application. The total time away from the country is under the limit and the trips are short, but I still explained to him that up until early last year I was a professional singer working with a touring artist. We chatted about that a bit then he continued.
• Somewhere during the process a lady came into the office and explained to me that she would be observing. Turned out she really was going to help the officer with the new computer system. I'm so glad she did! She pointed out errors and helped him navigate the system.
• Then the gentleman told me it was time for the civics/history test. Even the questions were generated by the new computer system. He told me he'd ask me 10 questions but he ended up stopping at 6:

1. What's the name of the national anthem?
2. Why are there 13 stripes in the flag?
3. At what age can a US citizen vote?
4. What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the US?
5. What ocean is on the west coast of the US?
6. ... Sorry. I can't remember the 6th question he asked.

• Then came the reading/writing test. I had to read aloud "How many senators..." blah blah blah. Then I had to write the answer as he dictated it to me: "There are one hundred senators" etc.

After this he spent a significant amount of time with the observer lady as they went through the electronic form making sure everything had been done correctly, all forms/tests etc. scanned, and so on. Then he said I have to prove to him that my marriage is legit because I filed under the 3-year rule. I responded to that apparently to the satisfaction of both the observer and the officer.

Then he finalized the electronic entries. He also had to send information to a tablet for me to verify and sign. When all that was done he printed off the sheet that indicates I've been approved for citizenship and that I'm to wait for the final approval and oath date.

So that was my morning. I left at about 11:30. Praying for a really quick oath date! I was really hoping they would have given me instant complete approval and sworn me in like tomorrow but... I'm still happy for that approval sheet

[ameraslam99 5]

Congrats and hope u get oath ceremony letter soon. Thanks for sharing your interview experience

[indyquad 0]

I did my biometric on 5/26 still no word, mine is NBC

[gaurav85 0]

I did my biometric on 5/26 still no word, mine is NBC

Just hang in there.. I got done with my biometrics on 5/12 and got an interview scheduled update on 8/29.. They are moving slow but are getting through the applications. Yours should come in anytime soon unless there is a hold up in the name check. Hoping for the best.

[Aschenbecher 16]

Just had my interview today.

Documents i took :

1. marriage cert.

2. Copies of USC birth cert and passport.

3. Tax transcripts for last 3 years.

4. My green card and driver's license.

5. I didn't have my Indian passport. So i took copy of my Indian passport.

I parked 1 block away at my company's 2nd building. Lucky me. ;-) Other than that , there should be plenty of parking around the building.

I arrived 30 mins early at 30 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 location.

went thru the security and was directed to 2nd floor.

Checked in at front desk. The lady there told me to wait by door no 3.

After waiting for 1 hour , i was called in.

Gentleman took me to his office where 2 other people were present.

He swore me in and asked me to take a seat.

He requested me to present my ids.

I had my DL, GC but not Passport. I gave him the reason why i did not have my passport and presented him with a photocopy of it.

He seemed like he didn't care that much about the missing passport.

Then we proceed to confirm my details on the forms i submitted.

After which he asked me civics/history questions. :

1. Gov of PA ?

2. What must a new citizen promis,

3. Name 2 fundamental rights of a citizen ?

Sorry , thats all i could remember.

After this he tested me on english .

Soon i was told , he is recommending me for approval.

I had to look at a ipad and confirm my details and sign on the screen.

I was told that i will get oath date in mail. Average time is 1 month.

The officer then walked me out , i thanked him.

PS : They did not ask for any other documents. Just IDs.

I hope all who are waiting get their dates soon.

[IslandLady 7]

Congrats on your approval!

Just had my interview today.

Documents i took :

1. marriage cert.

2. Copies of USC birth cert and passport.

3. Tax transcripts for last 3 years.

4. My green card and driver's license.

5. I didn't have my Indian passport. So i took copy of my Indian passport.

I parked 1 block away at my company's 2nd building. Lucky me. ;-) Other than that , there should be plenty of parking around the building.

I arrived 30 mins early at 30 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 location.

went thru the security and was directed to 2nd floor.

Checked in at front desk. The lady there told me to wait by door no 3.

After waiting for 1 hour , i was called in.

Gentleman took me to his office where 2 other people were present.

He swore me in and asked me to take a seat.

He requested me to present my ids.

I had my DL, GC but not Passport. I gave him the reason why i did not have my passport and presented him with a photocopy of it.

He seemed like he didn't care that much about the missing passport.

Then we proceed to confirm my details on the forms i submitted.

After which he asked me civics/history questions. :

1. Gov of PA ?

2. What must a new citizen promis,

3. Name 2 fundamental rights of a citizen ?

Sorry , thats all i could remember.

After this he tested me on english .

Soon i was told , he is recommending me for approval.

I had to look at a ipad and confirm my details and sign on the screen.

I was told that i will get oath date in mail. Average time is 1 month.

The officer then walked me out , i thanked him.

PS : They did not ask for any other documents. Just IDs.

I hope all who are waiting get their dates soon.

[ameraslam99 5]

Congrats u r almost there now

[nike0213 0]

Congratulations!!

Did the IO ask you to explain the meaning of some words from N400 while he was asking you questions based on N400?

And one of the questions you were asked, name 2 fundamental rights of a citizen?

Did he ask you a question by changing some words from the 100 questions list? cuz I don't see the same question from 100 questions list

Just had my interview today.

Documents i took :

1. marriage cert.

2. Copies of USC birth cert and passport.

3. Tax transcripts for last 3 years.

4. My green card and driver's license.

5. I didn't have my Indian passport. So i took copy of my Indian passport.

I parked 1 block away at my company's 2nd building. Lucky me. ;-) Other than that , there should be plenty of parking around the building.

I arrived 30 mins early at 30 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 location.

went thru the security and was directed to 2nd floor.

Checked in at front desk. The lady there told me to wait by door no 3.

After waiting for 1 hour , i was called in.

Gentleman took me to his office where 2 other people were present.

He swore me in and asked me to take a seat.

He requested me to present my ids.

I had my DL, GC but not Passport. I gave him the reason why i did not have my passport and presented him with a photocopy of it.

He seemed like he didn't care that much about the missing passport.

Then we proceed to confirm my details on the forms i submitted.

After which he asked me civics/history questions. :

1. Gov of PA ?

2. What must a new citizen promis,

3. Name 2 fundamental rights of a citizen

Sorry , thats all i could rem?ember.

After this he tested me on english .

Soon i was told , he is recommending me for approval.

I had to look at a ipad and confirm my details and sign on the screen.

I was told that i will get oath date in mail. Average time is 1 month.

The officer then walked me out , i thanked him.

PS : They did not ask for any other documents. Just IDs.

I hope all who are waiting get their dates soon.